Category: Modern Issues
Posted on November 18, 2013
Christians & the Old Testament
Have you ever tried to read through the entire Bible in a year? This was one of my resolutions for the new year of 2013 and so far, I have managed to keep it up. Because I’m a …
Posted on November 5, 2013
Gifts & the Grace of God
Life is not fair. Our world is full of tragedy, brokenness, and grief. Often, I wonder why God allows terrible things to happen to seemingly innocent people in our world. Of course, I know that we have pain and …
Posted on October 25, 2013
The Little Things
I have recently become friends with some atheists in one of my college classes. I know that statement may sound counter-intuitive coming from a rather vocal creationist like me, but I’d rather talk to an atheist any day …
Posted on September 28, 2013
Grand Canyon: Beauty Through Pain
The Grand Canyon truly is marvelous and incredibly beautiful. At first glance, most Christians would think of the wondrous creation works of God when they see this incredible monument to the power of God. However, God did not …
Posted on August 31, 2013
Creation Clarified
For the past six weeks, we have been talking about the ideas of theistic evolution and millions of years, and how those ideas do not go along with the Bible. The reason why this topic is so important …
Posted on August 17, 2013
Clarifying Creation, Part I
Jake grew up in a typical church-going family. His family went to church every Sunday and he was one of the really good kids in Sunday school. He believed in God. He was a good boy. Jake was …
Posted on July 9, 2013
Creation and Abortion
I gently rocked back and forth as I listened to the sermon and looked down at the serene face of the baby sleeping in my arms. She reminded me of how very valuable the life of a little …
Posted on June 17, 2013
Use Your Youth
The streets are lit by the synthetic glow of city lights as a group of teenagers party late into the summer night, and then stumble home in the wee hours of the morning. Any deserted or public building …
Posted on June 8, 2013
A Wonderful Plan???
Have you ever heard someone say, “God has a wonderful plan for your life”? The idea of God having a wonderful plan for each and every one of our lives, filled with love and goodness, may seem logical …
